need dash cover, any advice? (1 Viewer)

[rc51kid]

my dash is in good shape and i want to keep it that way. i dont like dash covers but i think am going to get one to help protect things. i need one that will fit the early style dash of my 94. i would rather have one in some type of fabric other than carpet, and i would rather have it in black than brown. I have seen a few listed on ebay. any one have any experiance with any covers?

 

[Chachie]

I need one as well interested in answers

 

[SNLC]

Got one in my 91 to cover up the cracks in the dash. Bought it from Specter. It is gray. It covers up the cracks and makes me not so anal about the dash. Much cheaper than a new dash pad.

Cheers

 

[gibby2235]

I have a "Dashmat Suedemat" on my 93, got it from amazon. Fit is ok. Never liked them either, but it beats the massive cracks that my dash had. It uses adhesive backed Velcro pads to attach, I might be concerned with those damaging the dash if you decide to take them off, if they had been on there very long.

 

[rc51kid]

i dont think i want to put velcro tabs on my dash since it is in good shape. does the specter one need velcro tabs?

 

[nodaksn3]

I got mine in Mesa at the flea market east on off of 60, just past Power Road exit on the south side of 60. You can see it from 60, a series of large tents. The dealer in Tempe sells them too, but they don't fit quite as well.

 

[Chachie]

I got mine in Mesa at the flea market east on off of 60, just past Power Road exit on the south side of 60. You can see it from 60, a series of large tents. The dealer in Tempe sells them too, but they don't fit quite as well.

SO the ones at Mesa are better? How much did you pay?

 

[SUMMIT CRUISERS]

Just took delivery of a Grey Suede dash cover from Dash Designs for my son's 92. His thought also was to save his dash while it is parked outside at college. Cost was $47.59 from http://m.autoanything.com/dash-mats/60A4600A0A0.aspx

It has velcro tape pieces to apply to the dash. We're thinking of cutting 1/4" x 1/4" pieces that should eliminate the problem with ruining the dash with big pieces of sticky tape. The color is grey but with suede it appears to have variations in color (see pics). To solve the suede color effect issue, we ordered (2) 3 oz bottles of dark grey suede dye and are planning on spraying/dyeing it with our HVLP gun. Color is slightly lighter than the grey dash color. Fitment is computer cut and appears to be right on. Here's a couple of pics as it looks now:

 

[Qball]

I like my dash design faux suede cover, looks great.

 

[voorland80]

Check w/ your local AutoZone.
I went with the "velour".
Nice and inexpensive.

 

[nodaksn3]

Didn't pay a lot, can't exactly remember, but just a guess, it was around $30-$35? You order it and then pick it up a week or so later. They have various colors too. Again, it's at the big flea market off of 60 west.

 

[lumbee1]

Just took delivery of a Grey Suede dash cover from Dash Designs for my son's 92. His thought also was to save his dash while it is parked outside at college. Cost was $47.59 from AutoAnything™ - America's Auto and Truck Accessories SuperStore

It has velcro tape pieces to apply to the dash. We're thinking of cutting 1/4" x 1/4" pieces that should eliminate the problem with ruining the dash with big pieces of sticky tape. The color is grey but with suede it appears to have variations in color (see pics). To solve the suede color effect issue, we ordered (2) 3 oz bottles of dark grey suede dye and are planning on spraying/dyeing it with our HVLP gun. Color is slightly lighter than the grey dash color. Fitment is computer cut and appears to be right on. Here's a couple of pics as it looks now:

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Bringing back the dead.

How did this project turn out? Dash Designs has presence on ebay but no pictures of 95+ dash covers.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

I've been looking at the Escape Gear products lately for a few different items. They make 80 dash pads (RHD or LHD). Fairly inexpensive.

Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Dash Protectors - Escape Gear

Constructed to withstand harsh sunlight, liquids, dust mud and grime, Escape Gear dash protectors are guaranteed to protect your vehicle’s interior in any condition.

escapegear.com

 

[ERG80]

I bought a coverking velour taupe dash cover for my 96 80 and my t100. I get made fun of by the in-laws for having it which makes me like it more. It covers/protects well and looks good to me. I paid $35 for it back in 2016 and it still looks brand new today.

Velour Custom Dash Cover

Custom fit velour dash mat covers for your vehicle

www.coverking.com

 

[pawnthatdude]

I've been looking at the Escape Gear products lately for a few different items. They make 80 dash pads (RHD or LHD). Fairly inexpensive.

Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Dash Protectors - Escape Gear

Constructed to withstand harsh sunlight, liquids, dust mud and grime, Escape Gear dash protectors are guaranteed to protect your vehicle’s interior in any condition.

escapegear.com

Pretty sure you need to buy Escape Gear products from Equipt if you're in the US. The dash covers are $60 there.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

Pretty sure you need to buy Escape Gear products from Equipt if you're in the US. The dash covers are $60 there.

Good information. I'm sitting in Saudi Arabia right now so I just went straight to their SA website.

 

[Box Rocket]

I really like the Escape Gear cover purely for the storage pockets. I keep my nav tablet and other map stuff in mine. Makes them really accesible and not out all the time.
Untitled by Adam Tolman, on Flickr

 

[thatcabledude]

Pretty sure you need to buy Escape Gear products from Equipt if you're in the US. The dash covers are $60 there.

I bought EscapeGear straight from Africa.

 

[Brentbba]

I bought EscapeGear straight from Africa.

So did I. Good order experience. Ensured I was ordering correct item for US spec 80.

 

[pawnthatdude]

I bought EscapeGear straight from Africa.

So did I. Good order experience. Ensured I was ordering correct item for US spec 80.

When I just put in my shipping address to see, it says it cannot ship to that address. Interesting.